Postcode WA4 1EF is located in an urban city, within the Latchford West ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Fairfield & Howley area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fairfield & Howley is £38,050 per year. The nearest station is Warrington Central, about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Black Bear Park.
Fairfield & Howley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,384 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Fairfield & Howley has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fairfield & Howley is £38,050 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA4 1EF.
Fairfield & Howley near WA4 1EF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Warrington Central located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Black Bear Park | Large | Walking directions to Black Bear Park |
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 (about £242 per square foot) in Latchford West area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £425,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £290,000 | £313 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £256,750 | £286 |
| Terraced | 34 | £171,250 | £197 |
| Flats | 9 | £125,000 | £203 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £111,155 | £173,000 | £107,000 |
| 2017 | £296,500 | £99,000 | £179,000 | £114,000 |
| 2018 | £340,000 | £104,500 | £177,500 | £115,000 |
| 2019 | £289,995 | £142,000 | £194,000 | £123,000 |
| 2020 | £282,000 | £132,000 | £200,000 | £138,500 |
| 2021 | £345,000 | £108,500 | £222,500 | £128,500 |
| 2022 | £353,000 | £127,000 | £237,500 | £155,000 |
| 2023 | £375,000 | £141,950 | £239,975 | £145,000 |
| 2024 | £434,975 | £150,000 | £245,000 | £142,000 |
| 2025 | £290,000 | £130,000 | £260,000 | £164,000 |
| 2026 | — | £122,500 | £245,000 | £180,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £158 | £184 | £124 |
| 2017 | £254 | £175 | £193 | £129 |
| 2018 | £241 | £160 | £181 | £133 |
| 2019 | £288 | £231 | £213 | £144 |
| 2020 | £288 | £147 | £227 | £157 |
| 2021 | £272 | £149 | £244 | £163 |
| 2022 | £335 | £179 | £273 | £179 |
| 2023 | £331 | £220 | £268 | £183 |
| 2024 | £357 | £232 | £263 | £199 |
| 2025 | £315 | £203 | £286 | £194 |
| 2026 | — | £191 | £298 | £215 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA4 1EF.
In the WA4 1EF postcode area, located within Fairfield & Howley, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA4 1EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 278 Knutsford Road, Warrington, WA4 1AZ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Shop'N Drive | 663 Knutsford Road, Warrington, WA4 1JJ | Walking directions to Shop'N Drive |
Annual council tax rates for Warrington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA4 1EF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Denis James Thomas Matthews
Latchford West - Elected 2 May 2024
Maureen McLaughlin
Latchford West - Elected 2 May 2024
Sarah Hall
Warrington South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA4 1EF records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WA4 1EF in Fairfield & Howley is £218,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WA4 1EF, including Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Priestley College (Good) and Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WA4 1EF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,384 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Warrington South covering WA4 1EF is Sarah Hall (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Denis James Thomas Matthews (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Maureen McLaughlin (Labour and Co-operative Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.